How wide is the slicer body? Just wondering if there are any vegetables/ fruits that you could not slice because the body is too narrow...
29627
This slicer is a very good size, larger than it appears in the product photo. I would say you can slice just about everything with ease. I use it primarily to slice sweet potatos and it works great -- slices right through like soft butter. Absolutely amazing! If you plan to use it for cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, etc., the size is more than adequate, you shouldn't have any problem at all. The body is definitely not too narrow. It's a great product. I would recommend it without hesitation.
29628
I normally use it for onions and tomatoes. occasionally carrots or spam. it does a really good job.
29629
I think it is about three inches. I could slice a large yam but not an eggplant.
29630
The body is slightly over 4" wide and the cutting surface is 3.5" wide. Anything wider than 3.5" may need to be cut or rotated to slice. I love it, but be very careful!! I had band-aids all over my hands until I got used to it. The holder that comes with it isn't the most practical. I never use it and am especially careful when cutting.
2190308
As long as the cabbage is cut to the width of the slicer. I really love this slicer, it is easy to use and easy to wash. I use it atleast 3-4 times a week. This is much more convenient than using a food processor.
1153943
Sorry, I can't give you a thumbs up on this one since I never tried to slice ginger. You can try small pieces at a time to see how it works for you. To be perfectly honest with you, I like the Zyliss slicer product, but I wish it were a little bigger. Let me know how you make out!
781769
It only has one size to slice and that is very thin. I think I would go with a more versatile slicer. I wouldn't buy this again
1151317
The overall width of this slicer is 5 inches but the actual widest cutting diameter is 3 3/4 inches. The overall length of the slide surface is 11 7/8 inches. If you are cutting a head of cabbage, you either must cut it in half first of do as I do and just rotate the head slightly so I can get a nice shred. I have stopped putting lettuce on sandwiches that I pack and just adjust the setting screws to a fine shred. That gives me some extra crunch and a better nutritional punch than lettuce would (although we now know lettuce is also good for us). I find the cabbage lasts a lot longer in the fridge also since I only make on sandwich at a time. The setting screws you see in the picture, on the sides of the slicer, are only to hold in the shredding blades that come with the Benriner. The actual thickness screws are under the unit and it takes little time to know just how thick you want your end product to know how far you should screw them in/out. There is no guide except you eye on these set screws. In their furthest, your slices will be about 1 mm which is a pretty fine slice - light passes through a potato slice at this thickness. Hope this helps.
167495
The vegetable slicer works best with vegetables, and it is best for salad making and using veggies no wider than 2.5 inches. Perhaps the mandolin slicer is wider. Barb
1419516
Juices everything. I make a juice that includes papaya, apples, pears, spinach, celery, parsley, kale, and cucumber. The opening is like 3 in so I have to cut some things down to fit but I but the whole thing -- skin, seeds, stems, etc. it has no problem. Fair warning -- keep an eye on the pulp shoot. Things like greens and skins will accumulate and can cause the juicer to clog up. However, I was making two pitchers of juice at the time. But I love it
1753431
What is the actual problem? Is it not cutting at all? Mine had a protective sticker on the back blade when I received it. It also only works with the cutters pointed down into the vegetable. I use a fork to hold the veggie down and protect my fingers. Not sure what else to suggest without knowing what is happening.
1636033
I try to find the most regularly shaped apples for that reason. Sometimes, however, the nicest ones are not so perfect in shape. I figure if I have to do some touch-up it is still better than doing it all by hand. My issue with this device is that there doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the thickness of the slices, and that is something I would like to be able to do.
1233485
Yikes, I'd never trust a sword to anything but a fine diamond dust honer and plenty of practice. I don't think a sword would fit in the width of the AnySharp. Why would you want a sword sharp enough to slice vegetables? Are you planning on inviting over several hundred of your closest friends for a salad and ribs, or do you have something more sinister in mind? Rampages through crowded department stores are frowned upon. I recommend that you contact a weapons shop that sells swords and ask for their advice on sharpening rather than using something designed for the kitchen.
1720105
The slices are on the thin size, in my opinion. I've been using it less and less as a result, in favor of slicing with a knife. I suppose that means it wasn't a good purchase for me... Probably it depends on whether you like lots of cheese (thick slices) or not (thin slices). Your call.
590369
If you are going to slice apples, I recommend the Jumbo. I really like ours, but it is too small for apples or many onions I have sliced. I will likely get a Jumbo also.
1124602
I will have to look at the specs to answer your question. However if you are looking for a new slicer, look no further. I will sell you mine. I have never used it, it is brand new. If you are interested I'm sure that we can make a good deal. Contact me@ yozjeff@aol.com.
727431
This would depend what vegetables you are the habit of "Benrinering". If you make fermented vegetables like sauerkraut, the wide is a plus for things like cabbage, large beets, or daikon radish. I went back and forth on this issue myself and decided in favor or a slightly larger working surface. Good luck and do watch out for the blades as they are really sharp....and this is why the unit is so good.
828770
You have all dimensions in the slicer description ( 9 1/4 by 23 5/8). The maximum width of cabbage (or something) to cut is 6 1/2. I think this is couple inches more than width of "wide benriner mandolin".
2060519
Nope. 1/2 inch is the largest slice. I've never even come close to that. Most of the time I'm slicing bacon, meat or cheese.
1153942
Hi, While our slicer has only had to deal with garlic, the chef says that ginger should not be a problem. One may get thick or thin slices by the pressure applied to the item being sliced. With the extremely sharp cutter blade, most any food substance up to a shallot, or similar, should be fair game. When asked about carrots, no. Things likely to become gummy were also a no-no.